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Aquila Capital forms South Korean JV
Partnership with TopInfra to develop and create wind and solar projects in the country
Apr 6, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, South Korea, Asia, Aquila Capital, Alexander Lenz, Tristan Jung
Rio Tinto, Voltalia to Supply Solar Power to Richards Bay Minerals
South African mineral business Richard's Bay Minerals (RBM) has actually said that it will be supplied with renewable solar power through an arrangement with worldwide energy company in France, Voltalia and also neighborhood Black Economic Empowerment () companions. The solar power will certainly be utilized for the procedures at KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
RBM is also discovering additional renewable solutions to better lower its emissions in South Africa and also contribute to the nation's net zero commitment.
RMB claimed that under the arrangement, Voltalia will start construction of the Bolobedu Solar PV renewable resource project in 2023 in the Limpopo district. The solar project will certainly be full by 2024 and will provide an annual generation capacity of up to 300GWh.
It will feed right into the nationwide power grid to supply smelting and also processing centers of RBM via a wheeling arrangement, educated the mineral company. The renewable power supply is anticipated to cut RBM's annual greenhouse gas emissions by at the very least 10 per cent, or 237kt CO2 emission per year.
Sinead Kaufman, CEO, Rio Tinto Minerals, said, "The agreement, which is a first step towards reducing RBM's carbon emissions, is a major milestone and also one that remains in line with Rio Tinto's decarbonisation approach."
Sébastien Clerc, CEO, Voltalia, included," The Bolobedu photovoltaic nuclear power plant will be our most significant project in Africa, after performing construction of a series of various other solar plants for us or for clients, in the continent (Zimbabwe, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Mauritania and also Egypt)." He stated that the solar project is their initial huge one in South Africa.
An overall labor force of more than 700 people is expected throughout building and construction, with a labor force of around 50 people once the plant ends up being operational. The project will certainly also provide abilities advancement opportunities for members of the surrounding communities, and also a bursary program for young regional learners.
The Bolobedu Solar PV nuclear power plant will be 51 percent black-owned via BEE companions, with a minimal 10 per cent stake going to black ladies, while the host community will also have participation.
Oct 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, Sebastien Clerc, Renewable Energy, Solar Power, integrated resource plan, Black Economic Empowerment, Bolobedu Solar PV, KwaZulu-Natal, RBM, Richard’s Bay Minerals, Sinead Kaufman, South African mineral company
CrossBoundary Energy Access protects US$ 25m to power mini-grids in Africa
Project funding center CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA) has elevated US$ 25 million to finance solar energy mini-grids in Africa.
Jun 17, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Microsoft, Africa, crossboundary, CrossBoundary Energy Access, debt funding
CrossBoundary Gets $25 Million For Solar Power Mini-Grids Expansion In Africa
CrossBoundary has actually raised $25 million funding from various capitalists-- ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited, Bank of America, as well as Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund.
Solar energy as well as batteries that will make the mini grids will certainly assist in supplying 24X7 electricity to houses as well as small companies
Jun 17, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Solar Energy, IEA, bank of america, International Energy Agency, solar funding, CrossBoundary Energy Access, Amy Brusiloff, ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited, CBEA, Gabriel Davies, Humphrey Wireko, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, renewables in Africa
Peak Energy Expands Rooftop Solar in South Korea
Peak Energy partners with Shinsung E&G and YSP Co Ltd to develop 50-MW rooftop solar projects in South Korea, supporting the country's renewable energy goals.
Jul 8, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, South Korea, Asia, Peak Energy
Masdar forms JV to establish gigawatt-scale renewables pipe in CIS nations, Africa
Abu Dhabi-based renewables business Masdar has actually set up a new joint venture (JV) that will certainly concentrate on establishing renewable resource projects throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia as well as Africa.
Jan 27, 2022 // Plants, Masdar, joint venture, central asia, Commonwealth of Independent States
John Cockerill to Supply Thermal Receivers to Redstone CSP Plant in SA
million, the project has actually protected financing from leading global and South African financial institutions consisting of African Advancement Bank (AfDB), ABSA
Jul 28, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Thermal, Africa, South Africa, ACWA Power, Rajit Nanda, International, csp, Concentrated Solar Power Plant, John Cockerill, Redstone CSP Plant
Husk Power is First to Cross 200 Minigrids Milestone Across Asia as well as Africa
Industry pioneer currently balancing 16 new minigrids monthly.
It currently leads worldwide in regards to variety of tiny grids released.
Feb 27, 2023 // Grids, Asia, Africa, Husk Power, Manoj Sinha, mini grids, largest mini grids firm
Engie takes risk in Xina Solar One
indirect risk in the 100MW Xina Solar One focused solar power (CSP) lant in South Africa.
Engie will currently hold a 40% equity risk in Xina Solar One, in addition
Nov 18, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Engie, Africa, South Africa, Xina Solar One
Another solar module factory in North Africa
Teriak Industrial Group, a private Egyptian company that concentrates on the manufacturing of auto components, owns and runs the brand-new 100 MW production facility. Spain's Mondragon Assembly supplied the assembly line.
Jul 24, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Asia, Africa, Egypt, solar module, Teriak Industrial Group, Mondragon Assembly
Report: the commercial opportunity for off-grid solar power in Africa is $24 billion per year
On a continent where 600 million people have no access to electricity, “The combination of solar and fintech is driving an economic transformation.”
Jan 22, 2020 // Commercial, Rooftop PV, Market Research, Africa, PEG Africa, Nigeria, shell, Kleos Advisor, PayGo
Bungama BESS Construction Begins in South Australia
Construction kicks off on South Australia's Bungama battery energy storage system, boosting renewable integration and solidifying Amp Energy's commitment to a sustainable energy future!
Feb 4, 2025 // Storage, South Australia
Faster RE Deployment In West Africa Might Save Millions By 2030-Wärtsilä Study
A technique shift in favour of renewables will bring considerable economic advantages as power systems are broadened.
Jun 7, 2023 // Storage, Wärtsilä Energy, Renewable Power Grids, West Africa Energy Transition Forum
Sun Africa to Develop 5 GW of Solar Power in Nigeria
Leading utility-scale solar as well as off-grid supplier Sun Africa has tattooed a $10-billion agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria to generate clean as well as dependable electrical power through solar power as well as battery power storage growth.
Dec 27, 2022 // Plants, Africa, Nigeria, PV Power Plant, Sun Africa
Neoen puts forward gargantuan triple hybrid for South Australia
French developer Neoen wants to build an energy superpark in South Australia that comprises 1.2GW of wind, 600MW of solar and 800MW of battery storage capacity.
Sep 11, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar to Fuel, Australia, neoen, hybrid park, hydrogen, solar-plus-wind-plus-storage, Oceania, interconnection, new south wales, Solar to Fuel, Solar to Hydrogen, Producing Hydrogen, Hydrogen from renewable, Renewable fuels